Nespresso D120-US-BK-NE CitiZ Automatic Single-Serve Espresso Maker and Milk Frother, Limousine Black Reviews
Nespresso D120-US-BK-NE CitiZ Automatic Single-Serve Espresso Maker and Milk Frother, Limousine Black Reviews
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CitiZ&milk is equipped with an Aeroccino, dedicated to milk based lovers. Intuitive and user friendly, CitiZ&milk prepares an infinite number of coffee recipes at the touch of a button. Automatic and programmable coffee quantity (Espresso and Lungo) Dedicated space for coffee preparation Integrated milk frothing device for Cappuccino and Latte: Aeroccino whisk storage space Dimensions: 9.3 by 11 by 14-3/5-inch/ 23-2/3 by 27-2/3 by 37-1/5 cm (W by H by D) Capsule container Dimensions: 5 by 11 by 14-3/5-inch/13 by 27-2/3 by 37-1/5 cm (W by H by D).
Technical Details
- Single-serve automatic espresso maker for use with coffee-filled capsules- Integrated Aeroccino for creating milk-based coffee drinks at the touch of a button
- Espresso and lungo buttons; 19-bar pump; energy-saving mode; 1-liter removable water tank
- Used-capsule container; removable drip tray; folding cup support
- Measures 14-3/5 by 9-2/7 by 11 inches
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By Robert Di Ferdinando (Vermont USA)
I am sure you noticed almost all these reviews are 5 Star wonders! There is a reason for that...this machine is wonderful. It is so good that I am going to write my first review ever on Amazon for a product that has almost nothing but 5 Star reviews. I am an Italian-American who was raised by Italian parents and grandparents in Paterson, NJ. I have been to Italy a number of times and have been drinking GREAT Espresso and Cappuccino all my life. This machine makes THE BEST COFFEE I have ever had and it is SO EASY it is truly unbelievable. For years I have been making my own espresso and cappuccino. Also I have been drinking great Italian coffee when it was prepared by Italian men and women who LOVE and MAKE great coffee. I have never had better coffee then this machine makes. Nor have I ever seen a machine that is so easy to use. The coffee flavors are all you could ever want (but who wants anything but espresso). The machine makes the froth so thick and just the right temperature with the TOUCH of a button. I find it hard to believe. I have to lock myself in the basement to stop myself from drinking all the Nespresso coffee I have in the house in ONE SITTING. If you love GREAT ITALIAN COFFEE...this is what you are looking for. Save your time and money. It is not over priced for what it gives you. GREAT, GREAT Italian coffee every time with the simple push of a button. I want to kiss it! Ciao Ciao Enjoy
By John Grabowski (USA)
I was walking down the old and dusty streets of Paris peering through shop windows at delights to tempt the weary traveler, as Pierre played his old accordion for passers-by. I came upon an old cafe that featured some of the best espresso and cappuccino I'd ever tasted. The place felt like home, Edith Piaf was playing in the background, the barista, Fifi, was friendly and beautiful and a flirt, and made these delightful drinks effortlessly with this nifty little machine I'd never seen before that seemed so easy, even a child could operate it. Ahhh, the memories...
Okay, it wasn't a street in Paris and the barista was actually my wife. And her name is Dana. But the espresso and cappuccino sure tastes like those great times in Paris (where I have my fondest espresso memories...even better than Italy, I have to say). This little machine is just killer. Small, extremely well-built and smartly-designed, the Nespresso is must-have if you like your coffees the way they make them in Europe. At first I was skeptical, if not downright condescending: little "coffee cartridges." (Pre-fab coffee.) Such simple, unsophisticated operation. It doesn't take an FAA class-B certification to make a drink from this machine, and here aren't ten flashing lights and six dials. Most of all, the thing takes up about a square foot of counter space. It's just a toy, right?
Wrong. This machine can make very good and varied drinks. Some complaints about rigidity of operation are unjustified in my view. You can mix and max capsules to create "blended" drinks, and if you want weaker espresso or cappuccino you can put a capsule through two cycles. Used capsules are ejected into a tray beneath the machine automatically when you open the top to insert a new one, and when the bottom tray fills the top no longer accepts new inserts. The tray slides out for effortless cleaning. The machine can also make a "lungo," a bigger brew that's closer to American coffee. The frother is equally simple and equally well-designed. Two attachments, held in place magnetically, allow you to choose between just steamed milk or lots of warm foam. The entire frothing operation is silent and takes just 70 seconds. The unit cleans easily. It feel sturdy and appears to be built to last. Time will tell, of course, but when I read reviews of other espresso machines and hear about flimsy parts that break off or clog easily, and some of these machines cost two or three times what this does, I just shake my head in wonderment. Just the other day was at a department store examining some of the full-sized models that sell for more than $600, and was shocked at the flimsy quality of the construction, the cheap buttons and knobs that seemed would break in three months.
Ah, but these capsules are the fly in the ointment, right? Ordering them is probably a pain, right? Nope. My wife placed an order one afternoon and the next *day* they were on our front step--even though the shipping rate was said to be two-day. We wondered if the jiffy service was a fluke and tried it again--same result. Lots of interesting flavors are available, from Blue Batak (very popular with some, but I don't care for it) to marron glace, which I like very much. The unit is very portable. There's even an optional carrying case so you can tote it to the office or on vacation with you, though we haven't gotten that yet.
Is it as good as the very best, very richest European espressos? (I won't even discuss American espressos, which most of the time are bitter and flavorless.) In two letters, n-o. But it's very close, at least as close as you can get without buying one of those thousand dollar machines that take up the whole counter and then learning how to become a home barista. I've had some better espressos, but I'd put this in the 90th percentile. I'd like a little more deep flavor and a bit more heat (though you can up the serving temperature by doing a first round with no capsule inserted: the machine just shoots hot water into your cup and warms it). But this machine makes espresso better than most places out there, and far better than Starbucks or Peets. The only small criticism--and it is small--is the filler level in the frother is a bit hard to read, and if you overfill by even a hair the milk will spill over when steam it, so you have to be very careful. Best to undershoot slightly if you're unsure.
So sorry, Fifi, but I may not be returning to the cafe, and I prefer D'Indy to Piaf anyway. So pass the marron glace and let's enjoy a lazy morning with the Nespresso single serve espresso machine. A lazy afternoon sounds good too...
For more of my foodie adventures centered around travel in Europe, follow me at "we8there-dot-com" and look for the European Travels section.
By Gotta Tellya (Santa Rosa, CA)
My old daily routine was to enjoy a cup of regular coffee at home in the morning, then a decaf mocha (extra chocolate) at a coffee shop or market in the afternoon. Mochas cost $3.00, give or take a few cents, plus tip. I paid for a mocha nearly every day, and the cost easily rose to over $90/month. The quality of the mochas was never consistent. It seemed to depend mostly on the skill of the individual baristas and somewhat on the quality of the coffees. Some mochas were so awful, I would drink only a portion and then dispose of the remainder, feeling badly about the money that was wasted.
Recently my local market went out of business. It was my most reliable source of decent espresso drinks. I decided to take the plunge and buy my own espresso machine, mainly to save money but also with the hope that I could learn to make a good cup of espresso every time.
After researching espresso makers and grinders, I decided to buy the Nespresso CitiZ with Milk, which uses coffee pre-ground and loaded into individual capsules. Of course I prefer the taste of freshly ground and roasted beans. But I live alone and don't drink a large volume of coffee. I would have to drive to a coffee supply shop to buy a tiny packet of beans every day in order to always have freshly roasted beans on hand. Not a practical solution! The Nespresso pods are filled with perfectly ground espresso coffees. Freshly roasted and ground, the coffee is sealed into recyclable aluminum capsules. The capsules are lined with a film that keeps the coffee from directly contacting the aluminum. Nespresso capsules provide as close to perfectly fresh coffee taste as you can get without daily trips to buy coffee beans. The machine warms up quickly, makes the espresso fairly quietly, and that's that. The Aerocino Plus milk frother does an excellent job of heating milk and making foam, and is easy to clean.
The various Nespresso coffees taste very smooth and clean, which is not the case at national chain espresso cafes, where the coffee has a nasty powdery residue. My very first cup of Nespresso coffee was better than any cup I ever tasted at a national chain. The Nespresso taste is as good and usually better than espressos I've sampled at boutique coffee shops. Makes me want to stay home and enjoy my Nespresso!
I suggest that when using this machine, do pre-warm your cup. And do not fill the Aerocino milk frother over the lines indicated inside the container--in fact, under-filling by a bit helps prevent overflow during the heating and frothing process.
My old cafe-bought mochas cost $3+ each. My Nespresso mochas cost 55 cents each plus the cost of a little milk and chocolate. They are consistently smooth and tasty. The CitiZ machine works like a dream. The Aerocino Plus frother is a wonder. I couldn't be happier.
By A. Emling (Pewaukee, WI)
The espresso maker works great, but the frother completely stopped working after about 3 weeks. I called Nespresso and they said the frothers were on backorder, so they sent us a temporary unit to keep until they shipped the replacement for the machine. It was super easy and they were great. Excellent customer service.
However, I'm not sure I would get the frother unit again. It makes the unit's footprint quite a bit larger and it does scorch and overflow on occasion. We only use the machine to make latte's, so heating the milk in the microwave would accomplish the same goal. The frother also makes stiff foam with a separate attachment. We have never made stiff foam so I cannot comment on how well that works. Final opinion: love the machine and company, but ditch the frother.
By David J. George (USA)
I did a lot of research before purchasing this coffee machine. I used to own a Starbucks Barista Machine - it broke down. I bought another and it broke as well. My father has the Nespresso in England and as I used it a lot over Christmas I wanted to get one when I got back. I read some reviews about reliability but was reassured that Nespresso has a great customer service department. With that assurance I purchased the combined CitiZ machine with built in Aerochino. OMG! I love it. No hassle coffee, made in less than 20 seconds. I only ever use one pod and drink it black. The best part is my 7 and 10 year old fight over who is going to being me coffee in the morning! Only one thing to be wary. If you over fill the Aerochino the excess runs under the water tank and you have to clean it before it turns to cheese! I use the aerochino for hot chocolate, cappucino etc. All my friends love it too. I bought the mixed pods collection and got a free ebony box for storage. Its sleek and does the job perfectly.
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